2015 Ford Edge problems
Owners have filed 964 complaints about the 2015 Ford Edge with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 19.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 12.6%.
Complaints964
Crashes22
Fires4
Injuries21
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 19.5% · 188
Power train 12.6% · 121
Unknown or other 11.5% · 111
Service brakes, hydraulic 7.9% · 76
Service brakes 7.9% · 76
Electrical system 5.4% · 52
Structure 5.3% · 51
Visibility/wiper 4.5% · 43
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 21 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Ford Edge in this data, 2015 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 232 in the last three years against 292 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 41,543 miles.
In owners' own words
Under normal driving conditions, engine had severe misfires, flashing check engine light, and vehicle had to be pulled to side of highway. Took several hours sitting on highway to get tow truck to tow to dealership. Dealership confirmed coolant in pistons and deemed it a catastrophic engine failure. Problem appears to be widespread with many reports of the same, and a known engine defect that causes the problem. Engine
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that there was coolant intrusion into a cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. Engine · reported at 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the water pump replacement. While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer noticed that the oil pan had melted. The dealer informed the contact that the engine oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,290. Engine · reported at 73,290 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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